Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addresses the Maxx Crosby trade rumors

Las Vegas Raiders edge-rusher Maxx Crosby was linked to the Dallas Cowboys in trade rumors this week, prompting a response from Jerry Jones.

Former ESPN personality Trey Wingo cited sources earlier this week claiming that the Cowboys had reached out to the Raiders about a potential Crosby trade. Jones denied that was the case, and said while he would ideally like to add a defender, it might not even be a pass rusher.

Jerry Jones comments on the rumors

“I would say, without incriminating any area of it, it would be a defensive player. But not a pass-rusher,” Jones told Dianna Russini of The Athletic when asked where Jones would like to add.

The Cowboys pass rush has faced questions since the Micah Parsons trade, but Dallas’ defense as a whole has been poor all season. It would make sense for the Cowboys to ask about Crosby if he were available, but there is no indication that he wants a trade or that the Raiders want to move him.

Despite Jones’ proclamation, there have been other trade rumors linking Dallas to pass-rushers. The owner has publicly maintained that the position is not one of need, but nobody quite believes him. With just 14 sacks through the first seven games, it is easy to see why.